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When a parent says "I don't need anything," they usually mean they don't want more stuff. These make a daily moment easier instead.
Connection and joy
Top pick
$47.99 as of Nov 1, 1:12 PM PST
Send a photo from your phone and it pops up on their frame.
Good to know: It needs wifi at their place and someone who'll keep sending photos.
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Connection and joy
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$23.99 as of Nov 1, 1:12 PM PST
Grandkids and memories they can hold.
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Connection and joy
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Video calls for people who can't manage a normal tablet.
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Connection and joy
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$29.99 as of Nov 1, 1:12 PM PST
Brings the birds right up to the glass.
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Winter and weather safety
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$39.99 as of Nov 1, 1:12 PM PST
A heated throw for the couch or a favorite chair.
Good to know:
Skip this if: Feeling in the legs or feet has faded. An electric blanket can burn skin before it feels too hot, so a regular blanket is safer.
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Foot care and circulation
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$77.98 as of Nov 1, 1:12 PM PST
Heat and squeeze for sore feet and poor circulation.
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Pain and recovery
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A rechargeable massager that kneads tired, achy hands with heat and gentle pressure.
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Pain and recovery
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$139.00 as of Nov 1, 1:12 PM PST
Dip hands or feet in the warm wax for deep heat on stiff, arthritic joints.
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Hearing and communication
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They set their own volume in the headphones, so the TV doesn't have to be loud for everyone else.
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Vision and reading
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$47.99 as of Nov 1, 1:12 PM PST
Bright, true-color light with a built-in magnifier.
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Some people find a toy pet patronizing, so the companion pet is not one to guess on.
Cognitive and engagement
Top pick
$144.99 as of Nov 1, 1:12 PM PST
Holding and petting it can calm someone with dementia or ease loneliness.
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Cognitive and engagement
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$119.99 as of Nov 1, 1:12 PM PST
Music someone with dementia can play on their own, with no menus or screens.
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Connection and joy
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$59.39 as of Nov 1, 1:12 PM PST
Plants to look after that don't take much work.
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Cognitive and engagement
Top pick
$59.99 as of Nov 1, 1:12 PM PST
Big pieces that are easier to see and pick up.
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Cognitive and engagement
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$25.99 as of Nov 1, 1:12 PM PST
Prompts for conversation and recall.
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Cognitive and engagement
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$5.64 as of Nov 1, 1:12 PM PST
Card games made easy to see and hold.
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